tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post4628791437904123526..comments2023-09-30T08:35:16.111-04:00Comments on Aspiring Novelists: What Makes a Memorable Female Hero In a Novel??? .Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-49484577680166114502012-09-30T11:27:10.610-04:002012-09-30T11:27:10.610-04:00You see my dilemma, Socks. I totally agree with wh...You see my dilemma, Socks. I totally agree with what you said here. There is a fine line between a woman who is perceived as a bitch and one of strength. It's difficult to find that balance. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-55658073266362421472012-09-28T19:06:24.141-04:002012-09-28T19:06:24.141-04:00Honestly, in books women who are super independent...Honestly, in books women who are super independent and strong come off as a bitch and those who are kind come off as a damsel in distress. For female protagonists, there is a fine line between strong and bitch as well as kind and weak. I think it has a lot to do with the writer's word choice and reader perception. <br /><br />In our society, men who are unapproachable, strong, and typically unapproachable are seen as misunderstood. Women who are the same way would be labeled a bitch. Many other factors play into this, of course, but I think a writer has a harder time making a strong woman a memorable and likable character than a male protagonist.<br /><br />But I am not sure, really. That is just what I think of first.aj sockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672036703871123055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-84208095825053261562012-09-13T21:02:34.412-04:002012-09-13T21:02:34.412-04:00Hi Jackee, thanks for stopping in to comment on my...Hi Jackee, thanks for stopping in to comment on my blog. You made a good point. Though I wonder if the Lara Croft character would also appeal to women. I'm trying to find a balance, but it's proving more difficult than I thought. You definitely gave me food for thought. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-77344082300942157322012-09-13T16:22:23.474-04:002012-09-13T16:22:23.474-04:00Hmm... I wonder what they would have thought about...Hmm... I wonder what they would have thought about Katniss from Hunger Games. I think most men (and boys) have a hard time reading girl characters. But the smart, independent, sexy, kick butt girl probably has more a chance than others. I think most men don't want to watch/read the same kind of women they want to be around in real life--they want to watch/read the ultimate fantasy character. ...Like Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. There is a reason she became so popular.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-13919512991611421342012-09-11T09:02:21.880-04:002012-09-11T09:02:21.880-04:00I agree whole-heartily,Nicki. Creating a character...I agree whole-heartily,Nicki. Creating a character that appeals to everyone is difficult. Not sure if I'll be able to get it in my current WIP, but maybe someday. Hey, whoever said "Hope runs eternal" was very wise. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-22508129534938847622012-09-11T08:59:38.279-04:002012-09-11T08:59:38.279-04:00Great point, Karen. I considered age as well, but...Great point, Karen. I considered age as well, but am not sure it makes a difference. My husband is 40 and our older sons are 19 and 22. Across the board, they seemed to share similar view about female heroes in novels. Guess I'll have to ponder some of the great comments I received and see if I can find a correlation. Thanks for stopping in to comment on my post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-52052459133163135572012-09-11T08:57:02.513-04:002012-09-11T08:57:02.513-04:00Hi Anne, you make a great point here. However, cre...Hi Anne, you make a great point here. However, creating a popular character like Harry Potter is easier said than done.(: Thanks for stopping in to comment on my post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-19984542122700038442012-09-10T11:09:22.375-04:002012-09-10T11:09:22.375-04:00Hmm, could be proof that men go for looks over per...Hmm, could be proof that men go for looks over personality, which is what's developed more in a book. I think it's vice versa with women - visual stimulation is good, but we're more interested in personality. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-45788763236785067492012-09-10T09:29:11.417-04:002012-09-10T09:29:11.417-04:00I think Summer has a point. Men are more visceral,...I think Summer has a point. Men are more visceral, whereas women are more emotional. Men see what they want, women think about it. <br /><br />As for heroines in a book, these days, I don't think it's about connecting with either men or women, but just creating a great character who would appeal to everyone. Kind of like Harry Potter. Kids, old people, moms, dads, you know, they all love Harry.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-49553169857939060342012-09-09T22:16:27.788-04:002012-09-09T22:16:27.788-04:00Hi Summer, thanks for stopping in to comment on my...Hi Summer, thanks for stopping in to comment on my post. Although I agree that visual stimulation works well for guys, what about women. Would this be a turn off? I'm not sure. You've definitely given me food for thought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623329525857855745.post-16849567680876044302012-09-09T19:23:12.179-04:002012-09-09T19:23:12.179-04:00Fascinating. I also think visual stimulation works...Fascinating. I also think visual stimulation works well for men. Thanks for posting.<br />Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.com